Gyumri citizens prefer fresh meat
There are a few companies importing meat to Armenia today.
The quality of imported meat is checked and tested in special frontier posts and samples are forwarded to laboratories.
The meat is allowed to be imported to the republic only after a positive answer is received.
Imported meat is used in various meat products sold throughout the country.
There is no meat-importing company in Shirak Marz and meat is usually taken to Shirak from the capital.
Local residents have different opinions on the quality of meat products sold in shops. Some sounded pleased while others said they always bought meat from acquaintances and "tested" butchers. There were people who complained of the quality of meat products and said they preferred fresh meat.
Shirak's Veterinary Center says meat products are checked in all shops before being put on sale.
Anushik Mnatsakanian, Head of State Inspectorate of Food Safety and Veterinary Medicine, says local markets do not sell law-quality products.
"Our citizens are free to submit their complaints with the Inspectorate. The latter will organise check-ups and take corresponding efforts," says Mrs. Mnatsakanian.
"Tsayg" TV, Gyumri
